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Brian_C

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Re: Q & A - Holmsey's Winston S Churchill build
« Reply #50 on: June 18, 2007, 08:46:52 pm »

HI AGAIN HOLMSEY, SHES LOOKIN GOOD, HERES THE REAL ONE I MAILED YOU A WHILE BACK   ;) ;)
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Re: Q & A - Holmsey's Winston S Churchill build
« Reply #51 on: June 18, 2007, 09:55:17 pm »

Hi Brian
I got those pics a while back thank you. I love the shots taken in the English Channel. The third shot is of an earlier unit. It's a shame, it was just the view I wanted.

Cheers

Holmsey
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Re: Q & A - Holmsey's Winston S Churchill build
« Reply #52 on: June 18, 2007, 10:24:03 pm »

Looking good Dave!
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Re: Q & A - Holmsey's Winston S Churchill build
« Reply #53 on: June 24, 2007, 09:10:42 pm »

Dave, what are you using for railings?  Darren
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Re: Q & A - Holmsey's Winston S Churchill build
« Reply #54 on: June 24, 2007, 09:38:05 pm »

I use James Lane's brass stanchions and brass wire.

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Re: Q & A - Holmsey's Winston S Churchill build
« Reply #55 on: June 24, 2007, 11:04:47 pm »

Do you brush paint all the superstructure and fittings? Looks like there are loads of nooks and craneys so would expect spray painting to perhaps not give decent coverage unless you use an air brush as well.
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Re: Q & A - Holmsey's Winston S Churchill build
« Reply #56 on: June 25, 2007, 12:07:55 am »

Thanks, I wasn't sure, but it almost looked like the wire had knots in it. Might be shadows or artifacts from the camera. I've seen some people try and make the rails look like chain, but the real thing is square tube on edge (except were there are access gates, in which case there is chain and you have that drooped nicely), The square tube looks weird up close on the real thing.

Looks like you're using Pauls resin pieces to good effect, I didn't know he made so many parts for the Burkes.

Can't wait to see it finished!

Darren
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Re: Q & A - Holmsey's Winston S Churchill build
« Reply #57 on: June 25, 2007, 04:31:44 pm »

Hi Darren
I used brass wire for the rails and some very fine copper wire for the maindeck cables. James lane made the 5 rail stanchions for me. I think getting things like that is very important. Paul makes a special set of fittings for the Burke class to supplement the Sirmar fittings. They are excellent. The mast was great fun to make!!!
Paul also sent me a large amount of photos that helped to get the detail correct.

Holmsey
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Re: Q & A - Holmsey's Winston S Churchill build
« Reply #58 on: June 30, 2007, 12:49:38 am »

She is looking fantastic mate hope mine will come out half as good.
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Re: Q & A - Holmsey's Winston S Churchill build
« Reply #59 on: June 30, 2007, 04:48:33 pm »

Coat of paint makes all the difference. Looking really great.
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Re: Q & A - Holmsey's Winston S Churchill build
« Reply #60 on: July 01, 2007, 11:54:12 am »

She is BEAUTY!! I whis i know how to  build ship like that someday. Thumbs up.  :)

-Herkko
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Re: Q & A - Holmsey's Winston S Churchill build
« Reply #61 on: July 01, 2007, 12:25:34 pm »

I wonder how many ship models there are out there that have been painted with good old Halfords finest grey and red primers!!
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Re: Q & A - Holmsey's Winston S Churchill build
« Reply #62 on: July 14, 2007, 01:34:12 pm »

this really is a fantastic build, well done mate.
stu
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Re: Q & A - Holmsey's Winston S Churchill build
« Reply #63 on: July 14, 2007, 01:38:27 pm »

She is looking good mate,
Are the fittings Sirmar?

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Re: Q & A - Holmsey's Winston S Churchill build
« Reply #64 on: July 14, 2007, 01:51:49 pm »

Hi Bob
All the fittings are either Sirmar or PSShips. The Bushmaster and STWS are scratchbuilt.

Holmsey
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Re: Q & A - Holmsey's Winston S Churchill build
« Reply #65 on: July 14, 2007, 05:57:33 pm »

david
will we be sailin with wsc tomorrow
weather will be good
wsc looks good whats the next project
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Re: Q & A - Holmsey's Winston S Churchill build
« Reply #66 on: July 14, 2007, 06:15:04 pm »

Hi Gary
I will be at Black Park tomorrow. Next project now being contemplated!!!!!
T22 or 23
Long OHP or Tico

Holmsey
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Re: Q & A - Holmsey's Winston S Churchill build
« Reply #67 on: July 14, 2007, 07:12:03 pm »

david
t22 batch 3 & tico
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Re: Q & A - Holmsey's Winston S Churchill build
« Reply #68 on: July 15, 2007, 02:38:53 pm »

It looks very nice, but it's just sitting there!!!! Where is the wake and waves and angry fishing boats!!  ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Re: Q & A - Holmsey's Winston S Churchill build
« Reply #69 on: July 15, 2007, 02:44:23 pm »

hello
there was tupperwar
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Re: Q & A - Holmsey's Winston S Churchill build
« Reply #70 on: July 15, 2007, 03:12:11 pm »

Saw you refer to North Camp - I lived in Fbro 10 years ago - is Kingfisher club still at the old Ford?
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Re: Q & A - Holmsey's Winston S Churchill build
« Reply #71 on: July 15, 2007, 04:55:10 pm »

No, I've heard stories about boating behind The Old Ford but can find no sign of it now.

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Re: Q & A - Holmsey's Winston S Churchill build
« Reply #72 on: July 15, 2007, 05:00:51 pm »

Sorry to hear that, it used to be a thriving club and a popular venue. They built the water themselves by excavating it and filling up from the nearby river. I went to many regattas there in the 1980s.
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Re: Q & A - Holmsey's Winston S Churchill build
« Reply #73 on: August 05, 2007, 08:29:05 pm »

Looks stunning Dave ;D ;)
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Re: Q & A - Holmsey's Winston S Churchill build
« Reply #74 on: August 06, 2007, 12:33:32 pm »

That looks fantastic dave, I cant wait to start mine now it has arrived but her indoors says i have wait until we have moved.
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